Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Our Company

Biocare Medical, LLC is an innovator in developing and supplying world class automated immunohistochemistry instrumentation, and the full range of reagents for IHC lab testing. Biocare specializes in high quality IHC, ISH, and FISH slide staining through its brand-new automated instrument, NeoPATH Pro™, and offers best-in-class simultaneous Multiplex IHC solutions.

The company's customers include clinical histology laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, CROs, biotechnology companies as well as academic, government, military, and non-profit laboratories. Biocare Medical offers an expanding portfolio of integrated products to address the rapidly growing cancer and infectious disease diagnostic and research markets with novel tissue immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization methods. Biocare Medical is headquartered and has manufacturing facilities in California with a global distribution network.

Summary / Objective

The Laboratory Technician supports all stages of the probe manufacturing process—from sample preparation to final quality assessment—to ensure the production of high-quality molecular diagnostic products. This role involves performing hands-on laboratory work, maintaining reagents and bacterial clones, and operating both manual and automated instrumentation. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accuracy and consistency, and takes pride in producing results that meet exacting quality standards. Daily responsibilities include reagent preparation, DNA isolation, equipment upkeep, and documentation of results, all in accordance with laboratory SOPs and safety policies.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform DNA isolation and probe production using both manual and automated techniques.
• Maintain precise documentation of production processes, probe performance, and quality control results.
• Execute established quality control procedures, calibrations, and preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments.
• Follow the laboratory's standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues that could impact production quality or turnaround times.
• Implement and document corrective actions when systems deviate from performance specifications.
• Conduct quality testing of reagents and ensure proper labeling, storage, and inventory management.
• Support process improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability, and consistency of results.
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment through strict adherence to company safety policies.
• Perform additional laboratory assignments and cross-functional projects as directed by management.

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Full-Time Positions Offer

BioCare Medical values the diversity of individuals, ideas, and perspectives, and what they bring to the workplace. We know that our people represent the future of the company, so we only hire the best from around the world. Applications from all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Protected Veteran.

All inquiries strictly confidential.